I am teaching a replacement Biology course this semester but my students are still expected to take the state Biology Keystone Exam. Their scores will be tied to my teacher evaluation and I will essentially be assessed just as much as my students on their level of learning. I am very frustrated by this because these students are tested over and over again on content that is beyond their immediate understanding. I am beginning to think my course should be year long with block scheduling so the students are given a fair chance on the exam. I know that they will study and try their best but how fair is this when their scores may still not be proficient. These students are trying so hard to learn the material but I am forced to continue to stretch them even further by moving forward with new material because the exam date in May is not changing. I will continue to do my best and I know my students will too but this exam is not something we are looking forward to!
SAS/Keystone
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